Andy Johnson, CEO

Andy Johnson

Andy came to W3i as CEO in 2007 and has transitioned the company into a leading consumer application distribution network for Windows desktop applications, browser add-ons, software, and mobile applications.

Prior to joining W3i, Andy served as president of CMS Direct, a leading network database company serving the direct marketing industry with database hosting, direct-response consulting and other services. Earlier, he led Prefer Network, another leader in the network database industry. 

Andy also served as president of Fingerhut's Electronic Commerce Division and managed the company's credit card portfolio. While there, he developed "AndysGarage" online, an award-winning, e-commerce, merchandise closeout site which was named Best Retail Site in 1997 and Best Auction Site in 1999 by the Web Marketing Association.

Andy also launched Fingerhut.com, which helped transition the company from its catalog heritage into a leading web-based direct marketer.

In addition to his leadership role at W3i, Andy is actively in the Will Steger Foundation and the Sierra Club North Star Chapter. He coaches youth hockey and volunteers locally and nationally for the American Red Cross Disaster Response Team.